They don't want to learn.. so I can't ever talk with them about matters that interest me, as they always see them as "boring" or "I never knew anything about that, and who cares anyway". I have always loved discussing literature and philosophy, as algo many other themes that require a certain appetite to learn and informe oneself. I can't seem to find anyone who knows nor cares about any od there subjects. Why don't teenagers want to learn anymore?.
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2007-06-21 09:41:57 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Many of them just havent seen the light yet. They have been given way to many of their things, so they dont see a reason for life (beyond what to loot next), or a reason for knowing anything about literature or philosophy because there is no room for either in their parent's protection.
They just have to grow up and realize that those things are important the hard way.
Just be strong; you dont need teenage peers right away to discuss those things anyway.
2007-06-21 10:03:26 · answer #1 · answered by jesusoffh 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not just your classmates... it's probably most people in general. Be careful not to resent them for this. It is no more appropriate to be upset with a dumb person for not learning than it is to be upset with a legless man for not running. Many people are simply incapable of seeing and appreciating what you do. It is a fact of life that half of everyone is below average.
Still, you are not alone. If you want to find other like-minded people, I would recommend the nearest college. A lot of people there are just grinding through to get one degree or another, but some really have a love for the subjects they pursue. Even if you aren't, can't, or don't enroll, you can probably find a student centre that can clue you in to poetry readings, literature discussion groups, or whatever else you may feel the zest for.
You have a spark. With the proper kindling, it can become a cozy fire to keep you warm no matter HOW cold and damp your surroundings may be. Good luck!
2007-06-21 16:56:59 · answer #2 · answered by Doctor Why 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Change your associations. Find people with your interests and intellectual capability. You sound quite mature and your peers are behind you. Chronologically you may be 16 but mentally you are 25. Happens quite a lot with thinking people. Don't know your age, just used the last as a comparison. There is a wonderful world out there waiting for you. Blessings on you.
2007-06-21 19:39:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I certainly know that feeling. I'm lucky enough that most of my friends can carry that kind of conversation though. I used to refer to people like that at my school as "little cartmans", most of them certainly fit that description. I think that they just don't want to think about it. They/we've had everything provided for us and don't see the need to learn so long as we're comfortable. Some people are curious, others just want to have fun. I suppose I could play the "upbringing" card and not be completely wrong. The environment we live in is not setup in a way to make people want to ask questions and answer them for themselves, rather it's set up in a way that caters to the senses and is very superficial and let's face it, one is much easier than the other and we all tend to prefer things that are easy.
2007-06-21 19:01:12 · answer #4 · answered by werewolf961 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I defiantly agree with you. I graduated 2 years ago...and trust me it gets better in college! The best thing I can tell you to do now is grin and bear it. Try taking up a hobby and talking to them about that rather that school stuff. Also try to take class levels that are higer up. Advanced classes tend to have advanced students. If this doesn't help any try switching schools. I know that private schools are often very expensive but if your truly a good student you could look into scholarships. I never thought that it would be possible for me to go to a good high school on my family's budget until I actually looked into the nearest private school and the immense amount of scholarships offered there. Rich kids go to these schools, and their parents often donate money so smart less fortunate kids can attend too. Lots of luck!
2007-06-21 16:49:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Did they ever want to? Old literature is full of cliches of schoolboys who long to be "free" and have to sit inside with books.
You will go through school and go on to college. You will meet other people like you, the curious ones who like to read. Besides, we all develop in different tempi. Don't set yourself above your classmates only because you are clever ; )
As for the present, isn't there a literature club or something at your school, or writing workshops, or anything interesting you could join?
2007-06-21 16:54:53 · answer #6 · answered by Mien 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's all that televising. it's the same for me. i can never find an intelligent being who knows much about philosophy. not even my teachers know it. i find it very depressing and all the people at my school ever want to talk about is who's hot and who isn't, and stuff on TV. none of them wish to learn about their world and what life was like and when they do, they don't give a damn. they'll care for themselves and never wish for their world to change and when it changes, they feel threatened.philosophy is not a very heavy subject and i believe Americas youth is changing and something needs to be done about it. i just believe that while they can learn they wish not to because it is viewed as "nerdy" by their peers and they do not wish to be social outcast's. if America could be changed so that social standings did not matter so much, i believe that more knowledge could come of the youth.
2007-06-21 16:49:20 · answer #7 · answered by d3vil blad3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because most people around the ages of 13-18 are damn stupid. They care about nothing but celebrities, entertainment, music, attractive individuals, relationships, sex, and having fun by doing "extreme" stuff. Most people nowadays don't want to read because it's forced in the school system and by forcing it to kids who don't wanna do it to begin with are just gonna make them hate it more and drag down other kids with them. It's hard to find someone who enjoys literature and philosophy because it's simply not "cool".
2007-06-22 04:24:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many of the hero's on television and in the movies disdain learning because it is the way of gentle, basically non violent people who, unlike rich gang members and drug dealers, don't want to make a living through harming others. Some kids think the violent ones are admirably strong and wealthy and, therefore, more impressive than wiser people who value high ideals and respect for others. Then they don't want to learn because it appears to them to be valueless.
2007-06-21 22:57:10 · answer #9 · answered by Wrath Warbone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consumerism has taken over.
Remember, though, that they are victims of a mind-set created by immersion in the fantasy world of TV. And why? Because the parents use TV as a tool to keep junior out of their hair while they are either making more money to buy consumer goods or they trying to figure out how to get out of debt. Because the schools are just graduation mills to grind out more consumers. It is mind control in school.
Lucky you, you must have parents that encourage you to be inquisitive, or aren't interested in TV, or had a mentor that led you to like finding out things.
2007-06-22 06:39:27 · answer #10 · answered by henry d 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋